Ludlow author Jean Atkin’s self-published ‘The Crow House’ is a mystery/horror novel for children aged 9 to 12. The brief was to design a dramatic, eye-catching design that could be used with the author’s stunning illustration on the book cover as well as promotional posters and postcards.

Ludlow’s annual Green Fair took place as usual on the Bank Holiday weekend in August. The crowds came and found out lots of ways to make their lives more sustainable. Materials included a leaflet, poster, local newspaper ad, and a banner over Corve Street. Everything proudly wore the updated Green Fair logo.

Ludlow 21 is the voluntary, community-based group in Ludlow that encourages all people to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. Through the year it organises many events including the Ludlow Green Fair. Since its brand update a few years ago awareness of Ludlow 21 has increased, but the Green Fair logo had fallen out of date. […]

Folk Down The Tracks has been running for a couple of years now. The aim is to have a good night out listening to folk music at either the Ludlow Brewery or the Castle Folk Club in Knucklas, Powys. Up to 120 people usually go along and it makes for a great night out.

I met Mick and Alice a couple of years ago when I was working on a project with Myriad Organics in Ludow. They run a market garden in Rhos-y-Meirch near Knighton over the border in Powys. When they asked me to help develop a new identity for them I was excited. They initially wanted something […]

Yes We Do are a local firm specialising in landscaping and drainage, as well as many smaller jobs like DIY disasters, gardens, decorating and kitchens. Rob wanted a bold, colourful, visible identity to catch potential customers eyes as he drives between jobs in his Transit van. He also sent out a vanload of promotional flyers […]

Salans wanted two full page adverts for their EBRD conference programme – one in English, the other in Russian – and a 3 panel booth. Everything was set up according to Salans’ design guidelines and I sourced dynamic images to sit alongside their content.

Cadmore Valley Estate is a 58 acre estate with a 16-bedroom stylish modern hotel, water mill, medieval tower, nordic cabins, and 9 hole golf course, all in a stunning lake-side rural location near Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire. Move4us.co.uk wanted a sales brochure, and I worked with Andrew Weston’s content to help sell the property.

Myriad Organics in Ludlow held their ‘Importance of Sustainable Farming’ event recently. Shop owner Graham wanted six information panels and a leaflet to tell customers, school children and passers by that there is a better way of living our lives. Each panel measures 1800x670mm. They’re based in the shop and are taken to schools and […]

March 17, 2011 | Comments Off on Myriad Organics ‘Importance of Sustainable Farming’

Legal firm Salans put together a Focus On Asia magazine for their clients twice a year, and I was asked to help with the Fall 2010 issue. Corporate design guidelines showed the way for most of the layout of the 48 page magazine, and contents included seven 1500 word articles, a comprehensive list of Salans […]

Ginnette Newman is a South Shropshire painter and decorator who uses environmentally friendly products. She asked for help to devise a trading name that sounded natural and colourful to let clients know she is passionate about making a difference to the environment. The Vermilion Tree emerged as Ginnette’s favourite and her new business cards were […]

Red Kite Enterprise and Environment asked me to help create an identity in their efforts to ‘promote opportunities for the business world to work more effectively with the natural world’. A simple, powerful illustration using the most recognisable parts of a red kite – a forked tail, white feathers under the wings, and splayed wing […]

After the first frost in October this year we picked the sloes from the hedge in our garden, popped them in a bottle of gin, and topped it up with sugar. Two months later there’s a red, magical elixir that makes great Christmas presents for our friends and family. There’s even a bit left over. […]

Myriad Organics is an organic food and health products shop in Ludlow, just two minutes from our house where we often buy fruit, vegetables, fresh hot soup and loads of other bits and pieces. Owner Graham asked me to create a new identity to be used through the shop including the fascia, a street level […]

Salans is an international law firm with 22 offices around the world including London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Madrid and New York. Their London office wanted to invite some friends to their exciting events, and they needed invitations. Salans’ design guidelines lean towards dynamic images with clear type and bold colours, and there were print […]